Is Standing Better than Sitting for Decreasing Cardiovascular Risk? - Frankly Speaking Ep 414

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Overview: Standing desks are a popular choice for people with sedentary jobs who want to increase their physical activity. In this episode, we look at the latest data on the benefits and risks of prolonged standing and provide actionable strategies to help patients reduce cardiovascular risk through informed movement choices.

Episode resource links:

• Ahmadi MN, Coenen P, Straker L, Stamatakis E. Device-measured stationary behaviour and cardiovascular and orthostatic circulatory disease incidence. Int J Epidemiol. 2024 Oct 13;53(6):dyae136. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyae136. PMID: 39412356; PMCID: PMC11481281.

Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP 

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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